The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the North American fur trade and is located three miles east of Chadron, Nebraska, on U. S. Highway 20.
Combining an outstanding collection and scholarship
Crawford, NE MuseumsWelcome to Fort Robinson, an active U.S. Military post from 1874 - 1948, now a Nebraska State Park. From Crazy Horse to Olympic horsemen, Fort Robinson's history spans seven decades. Crazy Horse, the great Oglala warrior, met his death here in 1877. Thirteen years later, black "buffalo soldiers"
Crawford, NE MuseumsWhen Albert Meng was preparing to build a pond in the early 1950
Crawford, NE ArchaeologyFrom about 1857 to 1876, an Indian "trading post" occupied a site near here. Built by James Bordeaux, the trading station was often attacked and set afire by hostile Crow warriors. Fortunately some friendly Sioux Indians came to the rescue and drove off the attacking Crow.
Crawford, NE Pioneer Life
Nebraska's oldest state park (1921), Chadron might well be the best kept secret of the state park system. With the majestic beauty of the Pine Ridge as its backdrop, Chadron covers 974 acres of natural beauty to awe any visitor. Located off U.S. 385
Crawford, NE RecreationGenealogy & history research library, log house & barn, school, church & caboose, memorial gateway, county records books on i...
Fort Laramie to Fort Robinson Trail - After the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie guarnateed f...
Fort Robinson State Park's shady campground offers electrical hookup sites plus primitive sites. Conveniently located are mod...